Beach Advisories – Simcoe County, Muskoka, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes

IS THE WATER SAFE?
Courtesy Barrie 360 StaffPublished: Aug 28th, 2023
Monday
SIMCOE COUNTY
Midland
- Gawley Park Beach – CLOSED
- Little Lake Park Midland Beach – Advisory
Penetanguishene
- Rotary Champlain Wendat Park – Advisory
Ramara
- Lagoon City Park Beach – Advisory
Tay
- Mackenzie Park Beach – CLOSED
MUSKOKA
Gravenhurst
- Franklin Park Beach – Advisory
During a swimming Advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs that the most recent water samples showed bacteria in numbers that may increase your risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose, or throat infections or stomach illness. If you choose to swim during a swimming advisory, avoid dunking your head or swallowing the water.
A beach is Closed when a significant risk to health and safety has been identified or when a potential adverse event occurs, such as a sewage or chemical spill. Beach closures are rare.
source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
KAWARTHA LAKES
- Norland Bathing Area – Laxton – Swimming not recommended
- Lions Park – Coboconk – Swimming not recommended
source: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
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